Lots of cities have failed…

Lots of cities have failed to learn from their past mistakes, but if this proposal goes through Toronto would be rather unique in straight-up incurring in intentional self-harm:

1. It would lead to more road injuries and deaths ...this point should disqualify it right away
2. It would substitute a mid-capacity infra (e g sidewalks, streetcars, bus/bike lanes) with a low-capacity one (motorways, parking spots, stroads), paradoxically leading to more traffic in the long run as fewer people have alternatives to car commutes, etc
3. Making the combination of bikes + p.t. harder for users will further worsen traffic by pushing more people toward acquiring a motor vehicle
4. It would lead to more red tape and bureaucracy
5. Not everyone can drive and the more alternatives they get, the better quality of life and mobility independence for them